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Ministry of Defence
NCC celebrates its 71st Raising Day
The National Cadet Corps , the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, is celebrating its 71stRaising Day today. The celebrations began yesterdaywith Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Choprapaying homage to the martyrs, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation, at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. They laid wreaths on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity.The NCC Raising Day was also celebrated all over the country with the cadets participating in marches, cultural activities and social development programmes.
During the current year, the NCC cadets have contributed immensely in relief operations carried out during floods in Maharashtra, Bihar and Kerala.The cadets also participated wholeheartedly in the Swachhta Abhiyan, Swachhta Cycle Rally, Mega Pollution Pakhwada and played a pivotal role in spreading awareness about various government initiatives like Digital Literacy, International Day of Yoga, Blood Donation Camps, Tree Plantation and immunisation programs etc.NCC girl cadets successfully summited the Mount Tenchenkhang  in Sikkim and Boy cadets successfully summited MountHanumarTibba  in Himachal Pradesh.
The multifaceted activities and varied curriculum of NCC provides unique opportunities to the youth for their development.Many cadets have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the fields of sports and adventure.NCC continues its relentless efforts towards moulding theyouth into responsible citizens of the country.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh interacting with farmers, Sarpanches and BDC Chairpersons of Basantgarh and Chowki blocks in Tehsil Ramnagar of district Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir on new Farm Laws
Describing the vested interests, who are opposing the new Agriculture Legislation as enemies of farming community and supporters of the exploiters, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today that Farm reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi allow liberty to choose the crop cost and give the farmers the freedom to have more buyers and flexibility in choosing the price at which they sell their produce, while at the same time continuing with the established MSP system.
Continuing with his outreach programmes with farmers and public representatives at village, Panchayat and Block level, Dr Jitendra Singh was today interacting with the farmers, village representatives and local activists in Basantgarh and Chowki blocks of Tehsil Ramnagar in district Udhampur of Jammu & Kashmir.
Dr Jitendra Singh alleged that the irony is that those who are masquerading as the supporters of the farmers by protesting against the Modi government reforms are actually hand-in-glove with those who have over the years held the farmer as their captive by picking up his crops at peanut price and selling it in the market at manifold price. The sad outcome of this was, he said, that while these middlemen and market manipulators made a fortune out of it and continued to flourish for generations together, the farmer became poorer and poorer.
Not only have the farmers been treated with ruthlessness, said Dr Jitendra Singh, but also with extreme insensitivity, which led to suicide by several farmers who were anguished and desperate but not heard. With the Modi government having placed specific safeguard and security provisions in place, the farmers will have a window of relief and reprieve in difficult situations, he added.
Going by the record of the last six years, Dr Jitendra Singh reiterated that there can be no room to cast any doubts on the intention of the Modi government. He said, it is the Modi government that had conceived and implemented reforms which no government in the past ever thought of bringing and which include soil health card, Pradhan Manti SammanKisanNidhi depositing money in the account of the farmers, FasalBimaYozna, Neem coated urea and creation of FPOs.
The local farmers, Sarpanches and BDC chairperson who expressed their views during the interaction included Kewal Singh Parihar, Updesh Kumar, Ramesh Kumar, Akash Singh, RamlalVerma, Deep Singh, Makhna Devi and others. Public activists Rajinder Sharma, Sumit Gupta, Mohinder Singh, Rattan Sharma and others also expressed their views.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 116.54 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.69 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than116.54crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.69Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister participates in event to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in an event in Tokyo today to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity . The event saw the presence of President of the USA H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden and Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Kishida Fumio, as well as the virtual presence of leaders of other partners countries viz. Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
A Joint Statement was issued on the occasion, which highlights the key elements envisaged within the IPEF.
The IPEF seeks to strengthen economic partnership amongst participating countries with the objective of enhancing resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
In his comments during the launch ceremony, Prime Minister said that announcement of IPEF is a declaration of a collective desire to make the Indo-Pacific region an engine of global economic growth. India has historically been at the centre of trade flows in the Indo-Pacific region, having the world’s oldest commercial port in Lohtal, Gujarat. Prime Minister called for finding common and creative solutions to tackle economic challenges of the Indo-Pacific region.
He expressed India’s commitment towards working with all Indo-Pacific countries for an IPEF which is both inclusive and flexible. He underlined that the foundation of resilient supply chains must be 3T’s – Trust, Transparency and Timeliness.
India is committed to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and believes that deepening economic engagement among partners is crucial for continued growth, peace, and prosperity. India is keen to collaborate with partner countries under the IPEF and work towards advancing regional economic connectivity, integration and boosting trade and investment within the region.
With today's launch, partner countries will begin discussions focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and achieving shared goals.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Kiren Rijiju to launch the ‘Online Course on Indian Constitution’ on the eve of Constitution Day
26th of November every year is declared as the ‘Constitution Day’. On the eve of ‘Constitution Day’ celebration this year, as a part of celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ for 75 years of India’s Independence, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice in collaboration with National Academy of Legal Studies & Research , University of Law is launching the ‘Online Course on Indian Constitution’ on 25th November, 2021.
Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju will launch the ‘Online Course on Indian Constitution’ at Bhim Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre , 15, Janpath, New Delhi in the august presence of Prof. S.P.S. Baghel, Hon’ble Minister for State for Law and Justice.
The occasion will be graced by Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs and Secretaries of the Legislative Department, Department of Justice along with other senior officers of the Ministry of Law & Justice and Prof.  Faizan Mustafa, Vice Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law.
Law is an instrument of social change and the objective of any State remains to promote and protect the rule of law. The same is only possible by empowering the citizens of this country with the knowledge of their rights and duties and the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India. The online course on Constitution aims to create awareness and strengthen the citizens of the country. The course further seeks to familiarize with the text of the Constitution and leading cases, identify the fundamental policy choices incorporated in the Constitution, examine the historical evolution and understand the post-independence constitutional journey, through a series of 15 conceptual videos. The videos shall be available for viewing for a fixed period of six months after the date of registration by the applicants. A certificate of participation shall be automatically generated after any person registers and views the videos on the portal https://legalaffairs.nalsar.ac.in.
The registration for the course has been kept free for all the students, citizens and members of the society for viewing and participation. However, any such person who wishes to obtain a Certificate of Appreciation or Certificate of Merit, is required to opt for online assessment on a token fee of Rs.100/- , which is purely optional.
Keeping in view the essence of the Online Course, the occasion shall also see widespread and enthusiastic participation of students, faculty and top functionaries of the leading Law universities of India.
President's Secretariat
Officer trainees of the Indian Foreign Service call on the President; says economic diplomacy is a priority for the country
Officer-trainees of the Indian Foreign Service  called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the officer-trainees, the President said that they are joining the Indian Foreign Service at an exciting time. India is expanding its global footprint. We are securing our interests in every part of the world. We are also taking the lead on critical issues affecting global peace, security and progress, be it fighting terrorism or enhancing efforts to combat climate change. Our aspirations place new responsibilities on the IFS, and the President was confidentthat the officer-trainees would make the best of the opportunity.
The President said that in today’s hyper-connected world, diplomacy has become an essential component of domestic action. There is an international connect to every aspect of our country’s growth and development, be it clean energy, Digital India, Skill India, Make in India, or building high-speed rail networks. As such, economic diplomacy is a priority for us.
The President said that the job for the Indian Foreign Service Officers is clearly laid out. They have to maintain robust relations with all our friends and partners to fashion a secure and prosperous environment and meet our developmental aspirations. They have to engage, contest and reconstruct global governance structures that adequately reflect and accommodate our interests.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Cabinet approves Agreement on Cooperation in the field of youth work among the authorized bodies of the member states Shanghai Cooperation Organization 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today was apprised about the Agreement signed among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states on cooperation in the field of youth work among the authorized bodies of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation .
Consequent upon the adoption of the agreement on 17.09.2021 by the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization  on cooperation in the field of youth work, the agreement was signed by the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of the Republic of India. The official working language of the SCO Secretariat is Russian and Chinese.
The areas of cooperation includes; strengthen cooperation in the field of work with youth and public youth organizations  implementing state youth policy, as well as support initiatives aimed at enhancing international youth cooperation. The areas of cooperation further includes training of professional staff in the sphere of work with youth; exchange of scientific, reference and methodological materials, work experience of state bodies, youth public organization, other organizations and associations involved in the implementation of state youth policy and support of youth initiatives; carrying out joint research and activities on various youth policy issues and youth cooperation; exchange of scientific publications, research works on topical issues of preventing youth involvement in destructive structures; promote joint economic and humanitarian initiatives aimed at engaging youth in entrepreneurship and innovative projects to increase their employment and well-being; supporting the activities of the SCO Youth Council.
The objective of the Agreement is to strengthen mutual trust, friendly relations and cooperation among young people of SCO member States. Recognizing the importance of ensuring the development of youth cooperation as an element of deepening friendly relations among the SCO Member States. Seeking to further improve the conditions for youth cooperation based on international experience.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
AIR’s Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2021 to be delivered by CDS General Bipin Rawat
All India Radio's prestigious annual Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture will be delivered this year by India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.
CDS General Bipin Rawat will talk about ‘Role of Indian Armed Forces in Nation Building’. The lecture will be broadcast on the occasion of Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary on 31st October across All India Radio Network at 9:30 PM. The visual version of the lecture will be broadcast on DD National same day at 10 PM.
Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture has been an annual tradition of All India Radio since 1955, wherein famous leaders, thinkers and opinion makers present their views on select topics in front of an invited audience. The lecture is then broadcast across All India Radio network.
Collection of all Sardar Patel Memorial lectures delivered by eminent personalities since 1955 is available on Prasar Bharati Archives YouTube channel. Here’s the link to the playlist of all the lectures.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtVCj5iilH4WmBlnHhj3XiR_v0E7elJh
Ministry of Defence
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHEME
The Technology Development Fund  Scheme has adopted a flexible funding approach for applicants to encourage participation. Hence, two types of funding mechanisms available under the scheme are given below:
The government has allocated a total of Rs 260 crore under the TDF Scheme, since its inception from 2016 and Rs 64.35 crore has been disbursed as a grant-in-aid to industries for development of defence technologies. The Government provides support to the private industries especially MSMEs and start-ups through TDF Scheme. The details of the scheme are as follows:
TDF Scheme: Technology Development Fund Scheme is a program of Ministry of Defence  executed by DRDO under “Make-in-India” initiative. The Government has approved TDF Scheme to encourage participation of public/private industries especially MSMEs and start-ups to design and develop various defence technologies indigenously.
A Standard Operating Procedure  of TDF scheme has been formulated and approved by Competent Authority in 2016. The SOP describes about the evaluation and assessment criteria.
A total of 41 MSMEs and 20 start-ups have been supported under the TDF Scheme. None of these belongs to Rajasthan. However, a large industry of Rajasthan has been supported under the scheme.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri PP Chaudhary and Shri Anurag Sharma in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla appointed as CBI Director
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has, based on the panel recommended by the Committee constituted as per Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, approved the appointment of Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, IPS as Director, Central Bureau of Investigation  vice Shri Alok Kumar Verma, IPS, for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the office.
Ministry of Mines
Overall Mineral Production Increases by 7.6% in June, 2023
Cumulative Growth touches 6.3 percent during April-June, 2023-24
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of June, 2023  at 122.3, is 7.6% higher as compared to the level in the month of June, 2022. The cumulative growth for the period April-June, 2023-24 over the corresponding period of previous year is 6.3% percent.
Production level of important minerals in June, 2023 were: Coal 739 lakh tonne, Lignite 33 lakh tonne, Natural gas  2845 million cu. m., Petroleum  24 lakh tonne, Bauxite 1991 thousand tonne, Chromite 399 thousand tonne, Copper conc. 9 thousand tonne, Gold 101 kg, Iron ore 229 lakh tonne, Lead conc. 33 thousand tonne, Manganese ore 303 thousand tonne, Zinc conc. 140 thousand tonne, Limestone 373 lakh tonne, Phosphorite 126 thousand tonne, and Magnesite 10 thousand tonne.
Important minerals showing positive growth during June, 2023 over June, 2022 include: Manganese Ore , Magnesite , Gold , Chromite , Iron Ore , Limestone , Coal , Lead Conc. , Natural gas   and Bauxite . Other important minerals showing negative growth include: Petroleum , Zinc Conc., Copper Conc., Lignite and Phosphorite .
Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE MALABAR -23 CONCLUDES
The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR, concluded on the East Coast of Australia off Sydney on 21 Aug 23. The exercise saw participation of Ships, Submarines and aircraft from the Indian Navy , Royal Australian Navy , Japan Maritime Self Defence Force  and the US Navy . Exercise MALABAR 23 was conducted in two phases, which included a harbour phase from 11-15 August 2023 and a sea phase from 16-21 August 2023.
The Indian Navy was represented by indigenously built Destroyer INS Kolkata, Frigate INS Sahyadri and P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Other participating units included RAN ships HMAS Choules and HMAS Brisbane, USS Raphael Peralta, JS Shiranui, along with submarines, fighter aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft and shipborne helicopters.
While the ships sailed out for the sea phase from Sydney harbour, the Air assets operated from RAAF Amberley Brisbane, where the P-8I Dets involving IN, RAAF and US P-8 crew were stationed.
The sea phase of Ex Malabar witnessed complex and high intensity exercises in air, surface and undersea domains, weapon firings and cross deck helicopter operations. The joint exercises at sea honed the war-fighting skills and enhanced interoperability between the four navies to undertake advanced maritime operations. The seamless integration of air assets also showcased the exceptional coordination and interoperability between the Indian, Australian and US maritime patrol aircraft units. The exercise not only reaffirmed the ability of the four navies to operate together as an integrated force but also highlighted their shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability through collaborative training and mutual understanding.
At the culmination of five days of multifarious exercises, Exercise MALABAR vividly showcased the strong cooperation, shared values and the collective ability of the four participating nations to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific promoting peace and security for all.
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Ministry of Defence
16 army-men including 3 JCOs killed in a tragic road accident in North Sikkim
Kolkata: December 23, 2022
In a tragic road accident, involving an army truck on December 23, 2022 at Zema, North Sikkim, sixteen bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives.
The ill-fated vehicle was part of a three-vehicle convoy that had moved from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. Enroute at Zema, the vehicle skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn.
A rescue mission was immediately launched, and four injured soldiers have been air evacuated. Unfortunately, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 13 soldiers succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.
Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved families, at this hour of loss.
Ministry of Power
NTPC School of Business holds Indo – Scandinavian Leadership Conference and Workshop
An Indo – Scandinavian Leadership Conference and Workshop was held by NTPC School of Business at its Noida campus on 6th June, 2023. Thought leaders belonging to several geographies deliberated on the dynamics of cultures, perceptions and the preparedness of the mind to enable adaptation under the changing economic and environmental milieu. The conference has been organized, recognizing that this is essential for coherence and purpose orientation in a world that calls for increasingly high levels of inclusiveness. About 150 leading professionals from domains such as disaster mitigation, community empowerment, energy efficiency and emission reduction, higher management education; bilateral and multilateral forums and research participated in the event.
Founder of Directive Communication Methodology, Dr. Arthur Carmazzi highlighted the facets and analysis of coloured brain contours.
Director, IIM Ahmedabad, Dr Bharat Bhaskar emphasised credibility and integrity as the main traits of leadership.
Partner, Deloitte India, S. V. Nathan spoke of what he referred to as six signature leadership traits, namely Curiosity, Collaboration, Commitment, Courage, Cultural intelligence and Preparedness to unlearn, relearn and expand the mind’s horizons.
Dr. Hakan Svennerstal spoke about inner leadership and psychology-safety.
D K Patel, Director , NTPC highlighted the contours of industry leadership.
The CMD of NTPC Gurdeep Singh delivered the Presidential address, focusing on NTPC’s stewardship vision to assist India meet her developmental aspirations through a portfolio of climate-efficient measures. These will ensure economic and environmental gains relevant at the national, regional and global levels; in line with India’s strategic role at the G-20.